Dump
/dʌmp/
Definitions
4 meaningsTo get rid of something by putting it somewhere, usually carelessly.
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To deposit or dispose of something in a careless or hurried way.
She dumped the groceries on the counter.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're holding a bunch of toys, and you just *dump* them all on the floor to make a big mess. It's like letting something go without being careful.
👶 For kids: To put something down quickly and without care.
More Examples
The construction crew dumped the rubble in the designated area.
He dumped his girlfriend after the argument.
How It's Used
"He dumped the trash in the bin."
"The company was accused of dumping toxic waste."
To end a relationship with someone.
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To get rid of a person or relationship abruptly.
She dumped him because he was always late.
💡 Simply: Like when you decide you don't want a toy anymore and you just put it away, *dumping* someone is like telling them you don't want to be with them anymore.
👶 For kids: To stop being friends or in a relationship with someone.
More Examples
He was devastated after she dumped him.
After a heated argument, she decided to dump him.
How It's Used
"He dumped her after only a few dates."
A place where rubbish is left.
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A place where refuse is left.
The city is trying to find a new dump for its waste.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big pile of trash or a place where people take their trash, that's a *dump*.
👶 For kids: A place where trash is left.
More Examples
The dump smelled of rotting garbage.
The seagulls were swarming around the dump.
How It's Used
"The landfill is a large dump."
A sudden drop or collapse.
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A sudden fall or collapse.
The price of the stock took a sharp dump after the news.
💡 Simply: When something falls down quickly or drops in price, that's a *dump*.
👶 For kids: A sudden fall.
More Examples
There was a dump in the market.
The sudden dump of snow caused travel problems.
How It's Used
"The stock market experienced a sudden dump."
Idioms & expressions
dump truck
A truck designed to transport loose material, such as sand or gravel, and to dump it easily.
"The construction crew used a dump truck to haul away the debris."
dump on someone
To burden someone with one's problems or responsibilities, often unfairly.
"He always dumps his problems on his friends."
From Middle English *dumpen* (to pour out), likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse *dumpa* (to fall heavily).
The word's usage has been consistent since its introduction, covering various contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine you're quickly and carelessly *dumping* something heavy, like bags of groceries, to get them out of your hands.
Word Origin
"to pour out"